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DX03 GOJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,333 mi
Last recorded99,333 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 GOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 99,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 99,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 88,005 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 87,990 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Statutory seat belt missing center rear catch (5.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 76,044 miles

Backbox exhaust outer skin is slightly corroded

Handbrake hasn long travel

cannot fully visually check front brake pads / discs but front look approx 75% worn

Fail 31 Oct 2014 76,043 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Backbox exhaust outer skin is slightly corroded

Handbrake hasn long travel

cannot fully visually check front brake pads / discs but front look approx 75% worn

Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight binding on n/s front brake

Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

tail exhaust silencer poor

Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre wall cracking

rear silencer in poor condition but not leaking

Fail 8 Jun 2012 58,306 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre wall cracking

rear silencer in poor condition but not leaking

Pass 31 May 2011 52,431 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 52,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,044 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 43,830 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 35,255 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 30,302 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 30,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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DX03 GOJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX03 GOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX03 GOJ registered?

DX03 GOJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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